Eight Week Transition Diet CHALLENGE! Join me Jan 24!

ElaineDianne70

I ran across this AWESOME article by Steve Edwards - and I think it would make a GREAT challenge here on mfp.

Join in if you are interested in starting this Monday January 24. Let's keep each other accountable and CHANGE OUR EATING HABITS over the next eight weeks!

Here's the information: http://www.scribd.com/doc/47206472/8-Week-Transition-Diet

Let me know if you have problems downloading or printing the document!
Elaine

suziwong63

hi
just joined and it wont let me down load to have look at or to print

ElaineDianne70

Try this link. If it doesn't work, I can email you the document. It's working for me when I log out. You have to either log into scribd using your facebook account OR just create a free account. :-)

http://www.scribd.com/doc/47206472/8-Week-Transition-Diet

damejennifer

I am definitely up for this!

ncgirlie_2000

HI, I'm new to Myfitnesspal and definately interested in joining this challenge. Junk food is my biggest problem so the first week I know I would definately need some positive encouragement!

loveme445

Im in. As of today, I had challenged myself to not eat junk food until the end of the month. So this is a perfect way to start eating "cleaner"

Malalu

Yes, I'm Ready!!!

weslfuss

Already downloaded it, printing it out at school tomorrow. Let's do this! >w<

loushep

bump for later

ElaineDianne70

Yeah! Glad we got some people who want to do this.

Here's the run down of Week 1 :-)

No junk. Eliminate junk food from your diet. That's it, just junk. Other than this, you can eat whatever and whenever you like. Now, how hard can that be? Guess this depends on what I mean by "junk." But all I'm concerned with this week is the obvious stuff like potato chips, candy, ice cream, cake, etc. You may be stricter if you'd like, but for Week 1, don't be too hard on yourself. For many of you, this step alone will reap huge benefits.

Cheat Days: 2
Since no one's perfect, you get 2 days to cheat. That's right, 2 days where you can eat anything you want! A trick on these days (and, yes, this means there will be more) is to listen to your body. At first, it'll probably tell you it wants whatever you've been denying it. However, over time, it'll start to crave nutrients you're deficient in. Learn to read your body's subtleties. If you're craving ice cream, you may be short on essential fatty acids. If you crave a hamburger, your diet may lack protein. This way, you can make better food substitutions. It's a way of getting in tune with yourself that will benefit you for your entire lifetime.

Weekly focus: Water. Not swimming in it, though that's good too, but staying hydrated with it. You should drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water per day. Diet sodas and such are no substitute, because they contain a passel of ingredients that live right at the bottom of the junk heap. Drinking a glass of water when you feel hunger pangs coming on will not only keep you hydrated, but will help stave off your hunger to some degree.

As for other drinks, juices and sugary sodas also (obviously) fall into the junk category. And alcohol should be kept to a minimum. We tend to forget (purposely or not) that alcohol has calories. A lot of them: 7 calories per gram. Mixers can be even worse—not only can they add calories, but sugary calories influence the way alcohol reacts with your body. When you do drink, red wine is the alcohol of choice, with natural beer running second.

ElaineDianne70

bump

ElaineDianne70

I started a FB group for this too if anyone wants to chat there:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=182552908445343&ref=ts

ElaineDianne70

bump

ElaineDianne70

Bump - I know there are more people out there who want to join us!!

hlokty07

Just downloaded this and I am totally in!

WifeMomDVM

Ok, I read this article and I'm in.... but let me tell you this is going to be INCREDIBLY difficult for me. I want to eat clean, I really do, but it sounds like alot of work and I am spoiled by convenience. I'm especially dreading the week where we cut down the rice and breads, etc.

Also, dreading the six small meals - I am a surgeon and sometimes I am in surgery for 8 hours straight so I'm scared I'm going to fail that particular week miserably. Can't exactly grab a quick bite when you are all sterile and scrubbed up and have your hands gloved in a warm body!

With that being said, I know that if I can do this - I will reap HUGE benefits. So hoping to get some encouragement along the way! Count me in.

ElaineDianne70

Ok, I read this article and I'm in.... but let me tell you this is going to be INCREDIBLY difficult for me. I want to eat clean, I really do, but it sounds like alot of work and I am spoiled by convenience. I'm especially dreading the week where we cut down the rice and breads, etc.

Also, dreading the six small meals - I am a surgeon and sometimes I am in surgery for 8 hours straight so I'm scared I'm going to fail that particular week miserably. Can't exactly grab a quick bite when you are all sterile and scrubbed up and have your hands gloved in a warm body!

With that being said, I know that if I can do this - I will reap HUGE benefits. So hoping to get some encouragement along the way! Count me in.

Glad you are joining us. Just do the best you can. This doesn't have to be an "all or nothing" kind of thing. Obviously your work schedule isn't going to be conducive to the 6 small meals...although I have never understood how you can FUNCTION for 8 hours straight with no food (I'm a nurse). Just do the best you can and try to stick to the rules whenever possible. :-)

Nthomas11

I'm in!

jessmartin88

I'm in! I have a hard time staying motivated to get in shape/eat healthy. This plan seems like something I can accomplish. Looking forward to it

PoshTaush

I'm in! i know I won't be PERFECT at it, but I sure would like to try! I need all the help I can get!! MUCH SUPPORT WILL BE NEEDED HERE!!

lol..

Anyway, I don't use Facebook, so I'm hoping we can chat a lot here too?

Thanks in advance and look forward to working on this together!

Tausha

loveme445

Im glad ppl are joining. I was considering not doing the challenge because I dont know if I can stick to the rules EVERY WEEK. I figure even if I cut out the stuff, lets say, 4 days out of the week, its better than what I was doing before. So, we may not be Perfect at this challenge but our goal should be to TRY OUR BEST & DONT GIVE UP!

Let's do this!

PoshTaush

Im glad ppl are joining. I was considering not doing the challenge because I dont know if I can stick to the rules EVERY WEEK. I figure even if I cut out the stuff, lets say, 4 days out of the week, its better than what I was doing before. So, we may not be Perfect at this challenge but our goal should be to TRY OUR BEST & DONT GIVE UP!

Let's do this!

I know!! I just signed up and I'm already nervous about it b/c I know it will be a HUGE difference from what I normally do. BUT>.. I'm with you in thinking that even if I only do it a few days at a time, it's way better than NONE>


I'm really going to try my best to stick with it though and do everything it says! I can't imagine how quickly this will help!

WE CAN DO IT!

rodneysmom98

I'm in :-)

Davis713

I WANT to do this! But I am SCARED to do this... I don't want to end up hating eating...I love food! I know I consume a lot of junk food....I'm not sure I will be able to sur it all out!!! So I am going to try....but I'm afraid Week One will be the death of me!!!:sick:

PoshTaush

I WANT to do this! But I am SCARED to do this... I don't want to end up hating eating...I love food! I know I consume a lot of junk food....I'm not sure I will be able to sur it all out!!! So I am going to try....but I'm afraid Week One will be the death of me!!!:sick:

I'm scared too, but maybe we can do it if we all support each other. Plus, if we have an off day it will be ok. We can just keep trying our best!

PoshTaush

BUMP!!

Maybe at least the first week?? Come on !! Try with us!

loushep

Ok i'm in So how are we going to be accountable? Are we each going to try to post each day to say how we're getting on?

I have sent some friend requests and my food diary is open for anyone to view.

I'm not much of a creative cook but it would be nice for anyone here who is to post any recipes for healthy meals that fit in with the transition.

Looking forward to a great challenge with all of you :happy:

ElaineDianne70

Ok i'm in So how are we going to be accountable? Are we each going to try to post each day to say how we're getting on?

I have sent some friend requests and my food diary is open for anyone to view.

I'm not much of a creative cook but it would be nice for anyone here who is to post any recipes for healthy meals that fit in with the transition.

Looking forward to a great challenge with all of you :happy:

Yes, I think we should post every day if you met the goals for the week or not. And remember, week 1 you get TWO cheat days. So really, you can go five days next week without junk food, right?? Just don't put it in your mouth. :-)

ElaineDianne70

Week 1:

No junk. What does that mean to you? What are you going to eliminate from your diet next week? Here are some suggestions: chips, cookies, candy, cake, donuts, soda (and if you can't give up your soda, drink DIET soda), juice, fried food. Anything else you can think of?

Cheat Days: 2 - I think maybe PLANNING your cheat days would be a good idea. If you know you are going to a party or out with friends, plan those as your cheat days. For example, next Saturday I'm going to a party, so that will be one cheat day. Not sure what my other cheat day will be yet.

Weekly focus: Water. You should drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water per day. Not soda, not tea, not juice - WATER.

emmylou32

I'd like to join in but cant find anything to download, the link brings me back to this thread or Facebook ?? Can it be emailed to me please
Emma

ElaineDianne70

I'd like to join in but cant find anything to download, the link brings me back to this thread or Facebook ?? Can it be emailed to me please
Emma

This link should work, just copy and paste

http://www.scribd.com/doc/47206472/8-Week-Transition-Diet